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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.14 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.14 and 100.28 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.14 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.14 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.14 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 47,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,647.04/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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